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2024 Community Benefit Report
March 24, 2025Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of McMinnville and surrounding communities.
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Unwarranted Care Variation Reduction (UCVR)
January 30, 2025Willamette Valley Medical Center moves up in rankings.
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2025 First Baby at WVMC. Welcome to the world Weslie Ray.
January 21, 2025Weslie Ray Coria became one of Yamhill County’s newest residents at 8:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.
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Mother Daughter Continue Tradition of Caring for Others
January 19, 2025Jen and Abi Von Derahe share their story.
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Groundbreaking Program Supporting Nursing
January 14, 2025Welcome to the first cohort, Shelbi, Micheal and Phebe, of LPN to RN Program.
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Dewane Pace Named CEO of Willamette Valley Medical Center
January 06, 2025McMinnville, Oregon (January 6, 2025) – Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) today announced that Dewane A. Pace, MBA, FACHE has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO). His first day on the job is Monday, February 17. “We are thrilled to welcome Dewane into his new role as CEO at WVMC,” said Jen Alderfer, Western…
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Enhances Patient Communication with Video Translation Technology
January 06, 2025In August 2024, Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) introduced advanced video remote interpretation services through AMN Language Services, revolutionizing patient communication by facilitating conversations in patients' preferred languages. This innovation ensures high-quality interpreters are available on demand, eliminating delays that could compromise patient…
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 19, 2024Only six hospitals in Oregon received an A grade for patient safety.
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Championing Patient Care with AI Technology
October 08, 2024WVMC is proud to lead the way in advancing patient care by introducing early dedication and notification technology to serve our communities.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 01, 2024WVMC brings out the Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Prevention and early detection can save a life. Schedule your Mammogram today. To learn more about 3D mammography and Breast ultrasounds and how these technologies are used for early cancer detection visit our website at www.willamettevalleymedical.com/breast-health/breast-screenings-imaging
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Offers Weekend Schedules for Mammography
September 26, 2024Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, making now the perfect time to schedule your mammogram. With 1 in 8 women likely to face breast cancer in their lifetime, preventive screening is an essential step towards maintaining a healthy life. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Willamette Valley Medical Center is offering Saturday…
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Historic Wall Dedication
September 13, 2024Michael Mulkey, CEO, welcomed the community into the hospital to celebrate our shared history.
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Nurse Residency Program
September 06, 2024News Register story featuring Willamette Valley Medical Center's Nurse Residency Program. This exceptional one-year program offers support to new nurses as they embark on their professional journeys. Click here for the full…
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WVMC Collaborates with Chemeketa for Career Connected Learning
August 15, 2024Chemeketa Community College-Yamhill Valley Campus is enhancing career-connected learning experiences for students in Yamhill and Polk Counties with funds from the Career Connected Learning Systems Navigator grant. The grant was funded by the Oregon Department of Education's Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund III (ESSER III). Chemeketa’s focus is…
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Speech Therapy Services
August 13, 2024Willamette Valley Medical Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Kyla Dirks M.S., CCC-SLP as a full-time speech therapist.
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WVMC's 2024 Mercy Award Winner Named
July 30, 2024Sarah Espinoza, RN Director of Case Managment
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July 26, 2024
In 2024 the News Register is following the county around the clock in "24 Hours" twice-monthly feature. WVMC's emergency department was featured, here is that story.
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Leadership Appointments
July 23, 2024New Nursing Leaders
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